Journey to Health 2023 Update 1

 Last week I set some lofty but doable goals for myself this year. I think Tunde (from Peloton) calls them standards. I set standards for myself to help me reach my lofty goal of getting in shape and being strong in 2023. I am going into my 44th year on this planet with a driven mindset.

What I recognize right now is it is super easy because 9 hours of my day are not dedicated to work, or having to drive the children to various appointments. Having those 9 hours free makes it so easy to work out for 30-60 minutes, journalling for 15 or reading for 15. There is so much time in the day to do all those things. When those 9 hours are dedicated to work and fulfilling my role as a taxi driver for my children it is not as easy.

So how do I overcome these impending barriers???

I plan, if you fail to plan you plan to fail. So I have to dedicated some of my free time on the weekends, finding recipes for supper and having them ready to go (Crockpot, instapot, quick stove top) If I do not have to do much to get supper ready, I can do a workout after work, easy peasy, if I have to prep and cook everything I am losing that time. Utilizing my son and husband to also take on part of supper will also have to happen. 

I have had some success this week. I have workout every day this week, even done some intense strength exercises after finishing a cardio. I feel good, like  I have extra energy, I am sleeping better. My food is better and I am making better choices and avoiding those tasty snacks that do not have a lot of nutritional value. I have lost weight, but what I think is more exciting is having lost 4.5% body fat. 

I took my measurements this week, most are exactly where they were six months ago, but my belly bloat is down by 4 inches which is saying something to the things I have been doing. 

Today I am tired, but I spent time in a hot tub yesterday and was up late with an early morning wake up, it's been all good and I already finished my workout, so tomorrow I will do my meal prepping and figure out how to make this stick. The only person stopping me from reaching my goals is me.